Lacking in cubbies???

E92LNGCGY · 03-08-2012, 09:25 PM

Is it just me or does the F25 feel like it doesn't have a lot of cubbies for things like loose change? I don't know where to put the change, I suppose the area in front of the cup holders but it is open/exposed. If a bum sees the change he may decide to break my window just to get to it. Mind you it is much better than the E92 but that's not really saying much.

pokerface · 03-08-2012, 09:55 PM

something like this would work: lidded cupholder insert.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-GM...ht_1003wt_1396

lbjgh · 03-08-2012, 10:01 PM

How about purchase the smoker's package?

It would hold a pile of change and hide it from prying eyes.

tuco44 · 03-08-2012, 10:10 PM

Mine has a covered drawer in the dash, left of the steering wheel. Whatever you put in there is out-of-sight.

n55x3 · 03-09-2012, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tuco44

Mine has a covered drawer in the dash, left of the steering wheel. Whatever you put in there is out-of-sight.

I'd be careful putting change in that little cubby. The way the door swings down there is a crease and the change would/could drop right out.

We call it the gun box though. Perfect place to keep our CCWs.

E92LNGCGY · 03-09-2012, 08:54 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone. I will look into the smoker's package.
I don't think I have that little drawer on the left of the steering wheel.

pokerface · 03-09-2012, 09:13 AM

Leslie, hopefully the solution you find is rubber lined so those coins won't be rattling away.

Alligator69 · 03-09-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by E92LNGCGY

Thanks for the comments everyone. I will look into the smoker's package.
I don't think I have that little drawer on the left of the steering wheel.

In Italy that's part of a "additional storage" package that includes nets on the back of the seats and (i believe) on the right side of the central tunnel where the passenger is, plus some other accessories in the trunk.

tuco44 · 03-09-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Alligator69

In Italy that's part of a "additional storage" package that includes nets on the back of the seats and (i believe) on the right side of the central tunnel where the passenger is, plus some other accessories in the trunk.

Yes, is part of Storage Package in Canada as well. I couldn't recall the name of the option, so thanks.

Bustofa · 03-09-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by n55x3

I'd be careful putting change in that little cubby. The way the door swings down there is a crease and the change would/could drop right out.

I've not had any such problems with the change I keep in mine.

ZipSpeed · 03-09-2012, 06:30 PM

The only thing I wish the driver cubby had is a light. Can't see inside at night.

n55x3 · 03-10-2012, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bustofa

I've not had any such problems with the change I keep in mine.

I think you're right. Just looked and that crack is much smaller than I recalled from memory.

BMWrules7 · 03-10-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by E92LNGCGY

Is it just me or does the F25 feel like it doesn't have a lot of cubbies for things like loose change? I don't know where to put the change, I suppose the area in front of the cup holders but it is open/exposed. If a bum sees the change he may decide to break my window just to get to it. Mind you it is much better than the E92 but that's not really saying much.

You have some loose change? Sounds like your dealer didn't take everything he could.

Beyu · 03-10-2012, 12:46 PM

If bums in your area are an issue then the smoker's package would be a good idea. However if they're not that large of a concern cheaper options include the chrome cupholder inserts or stainless steel poker-chip cup mentioned in another thread are good options. The chrome insert comes free with the X3 depending on your build date (around $20 if you by them) and the poker chip cup should be less than $10 on ebay, plus they would look great if you have aluminum trim.

Pic is from Momo28 in another thread

Fryguy29 · 03-10-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Beyu

If bums in your area are an issue then the smoker's package would be a good idea. However if they're not that large of a concern cheaper options include the chrome cupholder inserts or stainless steel poker-chip cup mentioned in another thread are good options. The chrome insert comes free with the X3 depending on your build date (around $20 if you by them) and the poker chip cup should be less than $10 on ebay, plus they would look great if you have aluminum trim.

Pic is from Momo28 in another thread

I would think the chrome would rattle too much.

lbjgh · 05-31-2012, 12:58 PM

hmm, what is this magical cubby you speak of?

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Originally Posted by tuco44

Mine has a covered drawer in the dash, left of the steering wheel. Whatever you put in there is out-of-sight.

n55x3 · 05-31-2012, 02:50 PM

Cubby can be seen in this picture. It's my favorite compartment in the X3!

MetaX · 05-31-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by n55x3

Cubby can be seen in this picture. It's my favorite compartment in the X3!

I don't believe that all X3's come with that cubby next to the steering wheel. I recall that one brave and intrepid owner had to buy the unit and then manually cut the dash to install it himself.

lbjgh · 05-31-2012, 08:32 PM

Ya, not on my car.

Nahoa · 05-31-2012, 09:40 PM

It's part of the storage package. Don't check the box and pay your dollar, you don't get it. Not so much magic to it. (May not be available in all markets.)

Polar_Bimmer · 06-01-2012, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by n55x3

It's my favorite compartment in the X3!

+1

Nahoa · 06-01-2012, 04:28 AM

Agreed. Very handy.

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E92LNGCGY Lieutenant Colonel 434 Rep 1,732 Posts Drives: F97/Q5/982 GT4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the comments everyone. I will look into the smoker's package. I don't think I have that little drawer on the left of the steering wheel.
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pokerface Colonel 430 Rep 2,527 Posts Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Leslie, hopefully the solution you find is rubber lined so those coins won't be rattling away.
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Beyu Lieutenant 13 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	If bums in your area are an issue then the smoker's package would be a good idea. However if they're not that large of a concern cheaper options include the chrome cupholder inserts or stainless steel poker-chip cup mentioned in another thread are good options. The chrome insert comes free with the X3 depending on your build date (around $20 if you by them) and the poker chip cup should be less than $10 on ebay, plus they would look great if you have aluminum trim. Pic is from Momo28 in another thread
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Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,876 Posts Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	It's part of the storage package. Don't check the box and pay your dollar, you don't get it. Not so much magic to it. (May not be available in all markets.) __________________
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